Housewarming gifts are typically cookie-cutter affairs—i.e., a nice bottle of wine. But if you want to kick your gift-giving up a notch, there are plenty of more personal options. So whether you want to be the most thoughtful gift-giver in town, or just celebrate your own home purchase with a memorable new piece of home decor, here […]
Read MoreYou are invited! Movies at the Port Isabel Lighthouse. BEAUTY & THE BEAST! At the lighthouse, Friday, 9:30pm. June & July: all movies start on Friday at 9:30 p.m. just after the South Padre Island Fireworks display over the Laguna Madre Bay. July 20: Beauty & the Beast July 27: Coco Schedule is subject to change. Rain dates will be announced. […]
Read MoreAt some time or another, we’ve probably all had something in our homes that, quite frankly, gives us the creeps. Maybe it’s the heirloom Victorian doll that your mother insisted you keep, or perhaps it’s an empty-eyed tribal mask that seems to gaze at you every time you pass by. Or was it an old […]
Read MoreWhen is the best time to buy a TV, mattress, refrigerator, and other basic essentials for your home? If you’re a homeowner who loves a bargain, timing your purchase for a certain month or season can save you hundreds of dollars. Prices of these big-ticket items tend to fluctuate in predictable patterns. These deals may […]
Read MoreWe all gravitate toward certain decor schemes, whether it’s Mid-Century Modern, glam, traditional, or even Joanna Gaines-inspired farmhouse chic. But what if you can’t be pinned down to just one look? If you detest anything matchy-matchy and love to break a few rules when it comes to your decor, we’ve got good news: You’ve already got a good […]
Read MoreSome Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging. 62% of seller’s agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar-value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents said […]
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Read MoreThe City of South Padre Island wants you to keep your pet’s safety in mind while enjoying the beach. “South Padre Island is a pet-friendly place for all to enjoy,” said J. Victor Baldovinos, Environmental Health director. “We want everyone to enjoy the island and the beach with your pets – but, make sure that […]
Read MoreRoom for a nursery? Check. Good school district? Check. Home buyers with kids (or who hope to have kids soon) know to look for properties with certain kid-friendly characteristics … but do you know all the things you should check? Confession: I actually ended up buying a home that I thought would be perfect for my family, but […]
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